Kingdom Animalia Genus Hydrolagus Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Chimaeridae Scientific name Hydrolagus lemures Higher classification Hydrolagus Order Chimaera | |
Similar Purple chimaera, Striped rabbitfish, Hydrolagus, Dark ghostshark, Chimaera | ||
The bight ghostshark or blackfin ghostshark (Hydrolagus lemures) is a species of chimaera endemic to the waters of Australia from Queensland to Western Australia where it is found near the ocean floor of the continental shelf and upper slope. Its depth range is between 146–510 m (479–1,673 ft) from the surface. It reaches a maximum length of 88.0 cm (34.6 in) TL. Reproduction is oviparous and eggs are encased in horny shells. It is listed as Least Concern by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) because, despite its limited range, it is abundant throughout and of low economc value.
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